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ashabmy

Posted 05 May 2003 - 10:55 PM

ashabmy

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I think engine & electronic setting for both are different. When I rev Focus (1.8 manual), it gives me fast & very responsive, but Escape (2.0 auto) quite slow.... I am refering to RPM respond at Natural gear. Focus also give me nice engine sound (not too loud) when I rev it to 5000 RPM 4th gear to 160 KM/h, b4 I shifted to 5th gear. But with Escape, the engine will cry loud if you rev it too hard (it's auto anyway).

Last time when Ford mechanic put on the diagnostic computer onto my Focus (my remote lock was malfunction), he told me that we can change engine setting with the diagnostic computer & can download the software to our own laptop. But you will need the cable to connect from laptop to the port at your Escape/Focus..............pretty similar to F1 tech. My Focus is just completed the 2 year warranty, so I am thinking for that idea.....

I've changed my Focus stock air filter to Pippercross. Got more ummmph at low gear. Thinking of change it to Pippercross open pod, but will have to burn RM500!!. I got it from Pentagon, Sg. Besi..... so far only for Zetec 1.8 Focus, hope they will bring in for Zetec 2.0 for Escape.

Equalizer1, you know any other place than Pentagon??? They also sell high performace spark plug (Denso) & disk brake but for Focus only.

ashabmy

puck

Posted 09 May 2003 - 04:23 PM

puck

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The last posting was in Sept 2002.....but since then are there any performance enhancement add-ons for the Escape. I am about to buy myself an Escape. It is well and trully a fantastic vehicle but leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to power. I am not asking for a huge mutha turbo but some add ons that is going to make a difference. Thinking of changing to Denso plugs and cables. Any other suggestion?

Equalizer1

Posted 09 May 2003 - 05:47 PM

Equalizer1

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Puck - do jump in, and welcome to the club!! Yes, it really is a great vehicle.

Ashabmy - sorry, I did not see your earlier question as I had been out of action for many days. However, I dun even know Pentagon - ma'af!! It has been a long time since I moved around car shoppes. Nowadays I spend more time hunting for DVD ....

puck

Posted 13 May 2003 - 11:31 AM

puck

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ashabmy,

Yeah, realised about the denso plugs for Zetec 1.8 but going to start searching online for one that can be used for the Escape 2.0. Have also been checking the websites in US and it seem like there is a supercharger available for the Escape. The only problem is that there may be no one who understands how to install it here. Major problem that!! At the very least plugs and cables are easier to handle.

Equalizer1

Posted 13 May 2003 - 04:26 PM

Equalizer1

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Hey Puck - welcome to the club - if you make any progress with any of the mods, please share the info.

Ashabmy - I won't put any DVD/VCD player into the vehicle cos it will be too much of a distraction .... perhaps if I have the good fortune to be chauffeured around - one day - then maybe .... hahahaa!!